Job Description
Posting Start Date:  4/30/25
Offer ID:  915
Unit:  HM Clause
Job Title:  Research Aide
Job Location:  Davis
Contract type:  Permanent
Job Description: 

Company Introduction

“WE BUILD TRUST WITH FARMERS AROUND THE WORLD BY SUPPORTING THEM TO SUSTAINABLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND FLAVOR OF THEIR PRODUCTION.”

 

HM.CLAUSE is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an international agricultural co-operative founded and managed by farmers. HM.CLAUSE specializes in the breeding, production, and sale of vegetable seeds. From the world market to the farmer's market, we collaborate with our customers to deliver successful solutions for the agricultural challenges of today and produce the highest quality vegetable seeds for the future. Our global team of experts and state-of-the-art research facilities enable us to work side-by-side with growers to provide the most regionally relevant and reliable vegetable seeds available.

If our mission resonates with your passion, we look forward to your application. 

Job description

You will be a great fit if you have experience similar to: 

NOTE: This position requires work on weekends and holidays. 
Breeding and Research Support 
Sowing, transplanting, harvesting and seed processing of multiple Solanaceae crops 
in the field and greenhouse 
Organizing and overseeing other workers in the greenhouse and field 
Conduct training for workers involved in key breeding activities 
Seed packaging, inventory, shipment preparation 
 Data entry into breeder or research databases and spreadsheets 
 Perform all tasks and behave in a manner compliant with and in support of all safety related 
company policies and practices 
 Assist the breeding program in any additional tasks required 
 Support general field, office, or greenhouse activities as needed 
Station greenhouse crop and facility management 
Preparing planting media in appropriate containers, sowing, thinning and transplanting 
of seeds/seedlings 
General operational support for breeding, molecular and plant pathology projects 
Work alongside contract laborers conducting routine operational and breeding activities 
 Collecting data and samples from nursery and hybrid trials 
 Assist in pollen collection and pollinating crossing blocks 
 Maintain a high standard of precision and diligence in creating high-quality seed 
Station operations support 
Help set up equipment and tools associated with key station activities including sowing, 
harvesting, seed extraction, fruit handling and processing and seed packaging 
Support general site, lab, office or greenhouse activities as needed 
Laboratory Support 
 Technical support for plant quality analysis on a seasonal basis, including production and 
analysis of fruit extracts for quality analysis 
 Collection and processing of plant samples (seed, leaf, fruit, etc.) for molecular analysis 
by research teams 
 Collection and processing of fruit samples (seed, leaf, fruit, etc.) for quality lab analysis 
by research teams

What we expect of you

To be considered, you will need:

High School diploma or equivalent 
1-2 years working in agricultural research 
English and Spanish language fluency 
Working experience in seed industry is desirable

Your benefits and working environment

The rewards of working here: You join an expert team of innovators and creators that collaborate with farmers around the world to sustainably enhance the taste and quality of healthy food. Our goal is to form teams that inspire and learn from each other as they work to elevate our products from seed to table. We recognize our employees as our most valued resource and work to create an atmosphere that is supportive, healthy, and progressive. We promote an environment of wellness and well-being and hybrid schedules when it is appropriate for the position. It is an important and expanding piece of our local and global mission for Diversity & Inclusion programs and support groups in the corporate world.  

 

HM.CLAUSE offers a strong compensation and benefits package to its employees:

  • Competitive salary
    • This position’s range is $21 - $25/hr

Our total compensation and pay ranges reflect our market pay structures.  As such, individual salaries or hourly rates are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: local geographical market conditions, internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as job related skills, education, and experience
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HM.CLAUSE, Business Unit of Group Limagrain, is an innovative global leader in the development, production, and commercialization of vegetable seeds. HM.CLAUSE belongs to the top 5 vegetable seed entities in the world. With over 2,000 varieties in more than 20 vegetable crops, HM.CLAUSE provides innovative solutions to growers worldwide. HM. CLAUSE is a company committed to diversity and inclusion.

Limagrain is an agricultural cooperative and an international seed group owned by 1,300 farmers located in Auvergne (in the center of France). Present in 49 countries and with 9,335 employees, the Group breeds, produces and distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and agri-food products. Focused on the genetic progress of plants, Limagrain is the fourth largest seed group worldwide.
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